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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1916

Page

17

Exeter Smothers Andover in Annual Dual Meet

Tufts defeated the Aggies 5 to 1 yesterday at Tufts Oval in a fast game. Whittaker pitched for Medford and held Amherst to three hits while Tufts offense produced three third inning runs and continued scoring in the sixth and seventh. Grayson, Richardson, and Saunders sparkled in the field as Tufts claimed the Massachusetts contest before about 1,000 spectators.

Exeter Smothers Andover Tufts Massachusetts Aggies Tufts Oval Whittaker Medford Boys Amherst Brown and Blue Boys Richardson Saunders Grayson Stafford Leland Quimby Volk Wescott Carroll Lord Aggies Palmer King Ford Mass. Aggies Biepo.ale Bh.po A.E Stafford Rieh'dsonve Lelandys Palmer,Ib Solin Dh Onines Saunders.ss Walkervef Westcott,cf Tlordithes Oo U Cnavrelle Cham Bers A'stroigi Harlow.rt Oo Cnet Fy Re Sa Mass Armstrong

Exeter Dominates Andover In Dual Track Meet

Exeter defeated Andover 6913 to 2623 at Plympton Field led by Walker Smith in both hurdles and Buffington in the high jump and Hadley in the hammer throw. Dennis OConnell and Douglass paced Exeter with wins in the mile and close finishes. Andover managed only two first places, with Sheddon taking the pole vault.

Exeter N. H Andover Plympton Field Exonians Buffington B. D. Whitcomb Walker Smith Kimball Atha Morse Thompson Dennis O'Connell Douglass O'Connell Bawden Buchsbaum Goodnow Basthen Alvah Williams Buckley Sheddon Iixeter Ralph Hadley Vorys Hudson Henry Rey Frey Prentiss Gleason Walker Crane B. C. Morse J. K. Converse Kimbal Atha F. Gregg Thompson Abert Wehner Gauvin Bowden Lawrence M. Buchsbaum Charles HH Austin R. Williams Ilarold H. R. Buckley Hl.a. Sutphen Malcolm K. Douglass Kenry Miner A. L. Cobb Robert R. Sheddon Robert Sheddon James Buffington, Jr George Heyden James Eaton W. FP. Goodell Herman KE. Frey J. W. Prentiss Edward P. Walker Douglass J Charles Gleason

Cubs and Cardinals split holiday doubleheader in Chicago

In a split day for the teams, the Cubs beat the Cardinals 3 to 1 in the afternoon after a 3 to 0 morning loss. Williams and Smith homered for Chicago, with Yerkes batting for Zwilling in the ninth as St Louis and Chicago divided honors in a two game set.

Chicago St. Louis Barnes Sallee Cubs Steele Jasper Williams Smith Yerkes Zwilling Miller Archer Hornsby Wilson Corhan Betzel McConnell Doolan Safer Byron and Quigley AB. R. BH A. B Hicago PO Butler Tate Snyder Gonzales

Good Scores by Local Golfers

Tremendous fields of golfers competed in multiple holiday programmes across local clubs. Some courses held two sessions morning and afternoon while others combined events with an 18 hole qualification for a spring trophy and holiday cups for low gross and net scores.

Memorial wreath honor for Mike Murphy at Hopkinton gravesite

Tributes from coaches and Penn athletes mark Mike Murphy’s death with a wreath placed on his grave in Hopkinton. The season’s games felt his absence, while memories of his work by the intercollegiate community remain strong.

Penn Mike Murphy Pennsylvania Mike Hopkinton

Duffeys on Ports Prows Toward Timely Track Prospects

Historic college and AAU track notes predict fast times with Murry and Simpson in focus. Stanford’s Murry impresses in hurdles while Missouri’s Simpson looms as potential race changer.

Bob Simpson Missouri Murry Stanford Simpson

Final in Tennis Doubles Today at Brae Burn

The semi final between Niles and Wheeler and Putnam and Seaver produced dramatic play on Brae Burn gravel. Putnam and Seaver led 5 3 40 love in the second set but failed to clinch, letting Niles and Wheeler force a final after 18 games in the second set and six in the last. The final match is scheduled for this afternoon.

Massachusetts Brae Burn Country Club Niles Wheeler Putnam Seaver Love Ben Boston

Medford High Tops Somerville High in Afternoon Clash

Medford High defeated Somerville High 3 to 0 on Somerville Field. J Ballou aided Medford’s win as Somerville struggled at the plate. Tirrell made both Medford outfield putouts while Laird starred with five putouts and ten assists.

Medford High Somerville High Somerville Field Somerville J. Ballou Medford Tirrell Laird

Dan McCormack to Box Johnny Donovan in Club Card

The Commercial A C of this city has booked a Friday night program with two 10 round feature bouts. Dan McCormack East Boston substitutes for Kid Sullivan Brooklyn faces Johnny Donovan South Boston. Second, Joe Connelly and Tommy Melarland clash. Also two six round bouts with Young Buckley South Boston meeting Tommy Fox Charles Town and Yank O'Brien Enet Horton meeting Patsey Delucca North End in place of Dave Powers.

Commercial A. C Dan McCormack East Boston Kid Sullivan Brooklyn Johnny Donovan South Boston Joe Connelly Tommy Melarland Young Buckley Tommy Fox Charlestown Wntd Yank O'Brien Enet Horton Patsey Delucca North End Dave Powers

Concord High School Beats Charlestown Centre in 11 to 4 Victory

The Concord High School nine powered past Charlestown Centre High School 11 to 4 yesterday at Concord as costly errors marred Charlestown’s defense.

Concord High School Charlestown Centre Concord

Twenty two perfect scores in cycle run

Twenty two riders posted perfect scores as the Kay State Motor Cycle Club completed a 1000 mile trip from Boston to Buffalo and back. The Indian machines won best consistency with perfect marks, joined by Hendry and Ex culsiors. Ten individuals and three teams achieved perfect scores. Riders rode from 8 am to 7 pm daily.

Boston Noronner Red Sox Mike McNally Utica St. Paul American Association Providence Kay State Motor Cycle Club Buffalo N. Y

Newton 7 Brookline 4 in 11 innings baseball thriller

Newton High defeated Brookline High 7 to 4 after 11 innings in a tense Garden City clash at Brookline Viel. Arthur pitched all 11 innings with 16 strikeouts as Brookline faltered on three hits and a passed ball in the decisive stretch.

Newton High Brookline High Brookline Viel Garden City Arthur Brookline Newton

Howes wins handicap medal at Lexington Golf Club

E. A. Howes Jr tops 16 players in 18 hole handicap medal on the Lexington links with a 72 percent bet to take the net prize. Simonds is second in net with 89 168 73 while Wheeler posts the second lowest gross at 87.

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Eastern division canoe meet closes in Manchester

The four day affair at Cyenet Boat Club ended with water sports. The next Eastern division gathering will be held in Medford, Massachusetts.

Manchester N. H American Canoe Association Cyenet Boat Club Medford Mass

Henburn Wins 1S Hole Handicap Medal at Concord CC

Henburn captured the 1S hole handicap medal play title at Concord Country Club yesterday. The winning card read 110-218-82, reflecting the event’s scoring format and Henburn’s strong showing on the course.

A. Henburn Concord

Middlesex Tops Cambridge in Tennis Meet at Concord

The Middlesex School defeated Cambridge High and Latin School 4 to 1 in Concord yesterday. Cambridge won only one of three singles matches and two doubles matches.

Middlesex School Cambridge High and Latin School Concord Cambridge

Rindge Tech Trips Middlesex 11–7 in Concord Scrimmage

Rindge Technical School of Cambridge defeated Middlesex School 11 to 7 in Concord yesterday. The win boosts Rindge Tech's early season standing and showcases strong offense led by standout players from both teams.

Rindge Technical School Cambridge Eastly Middlesex Concord

Boston Pokee League Opens With Somerville Nine

The Boston team of the Massachusetts Pokee League opens Thursday morning at 11 o clock against the Somerville police nine at the old Braves Field off Walpole Street. Weather and duty kept the start from an earlier date.

Boston Somerville Police Braves Walpole Street

Ace Academy Defeats St. George's 5–1 in Annual Nine Milton Yost

Ace Academy earned a 5 to 1 win over St. George's School Nine at Milton Yost in the annual rivalry game.

Ce Academy St. George’s School Milton Yost Acepost A

Weymouth High Dominates Milton High 53-8 in South Shore Game

In a Milton game yesterday Weymouth High School routed Milton High School 53 to 8 in a South Shore league contest. Weymouth offense surged led by skilled hitters while Milton struggled to respond. The result underscored Weymouth’s edge in the league matchup.

Milton Weymouth High Milton High

Milton Academy Nets Short Triumph Over St George’s

Milton Academy tennis team defeated St George’s yesterday at Milton by a 3 to 2 score. Milton earned wins in three singles matches and two doubles matches to secure the upset.

Milton Academy St. George's Milton

Memorial Day Shoot Awards At Concord Rifle Club

Three cups awarded in the annual Memorial Day shoot at Bristol Hill Concord. George Holden won the first cup with a 24, J B Brigham took the second with 241-2, and Moshaug captured the third trophy with 251-2. Ten competitors entered.

Concord Rifle Club Bristol Hill Concord George Holden J. B. Brigham Moshaug

Middlesex Rifle Club Holiday Shoot Winners Named

Geral Harvey topped the Middlesex Rifle Club holiday shoot on Tower road Lincoln winning two events and claiming the trophy cup, which he now holds permanently. Isaac Langille tied high in the 5000 yard event and won the shoot off in the 120 yard event.

Geral Harvey Middlesex Rifle Club Tower Road Lincoln Isaac Langille Langille

Eleonora Sears Wins in Pennsylvania Tournament Doubles

Miss Molla Bjurstedt of West Side Club New York and Eleonora Sears of Longwood Boston reach the third round of the Pennsylvania and Eastern States women’s doubles at Merion, defeating Miriam Steever and Mrs. Adams 4-6 6-2 6-1. Sears also advances in singles with a 6-2 6-0 win over Ostheimer.

Philadelphia Molla Bjurstedt West Side Tennis Club New York Eleonora Sears Longwood Cricket Club Boston Pennsylvania Merion Myriam M. Steever C. W. Adams Chicago Suzanna White Baltimore Dorothy Diston HK. G. Os

Alumni Defeat Watertown High In Annual Town Field Game

The Watertown alumni defeated Watertown High 4 to 2 at Watertown Town Field yesterday. The alumni surged ahead in the fifth inning with three runs off a sequence of consecutive hits.

Watertown High Watertown Town

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